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Wikipedia article of the day for November 1, 2020

Google Meet Rolling Out Custom Background Feature for Desktop Users: How to Use

Amazon Tells India Regulator Its Partner Future Retail Is Misleading Public

Google Faces November Deadline for Initial Response to US Antitrust Case

Russian Hackers Said to Have Targeted California, Indiana Democratic Parties

Twitter Unfreezes New York Post Account Days After Backlash From Republican Lawmakers

Disney+ Hotstar November 2020: Laxmii, IPL Final, Lego Star Wars, and More

Wikipedia article of the day for October 31, 2020

YouTube Music Lets You Hide Your Liked Videos From YouTube

Apple Temporarily Shutting 17 of 20 Stores in France Amid Fresh COVID-19 Lockdown

Wikipedia Locks Key Pages to Combat Disinformation Ahead of US Presidential Elections

New Windows 10 preview brings automatic Linux distro installation to WSL

Remote working: These new Microsoft tools help students and workers feel less stressed

Hold Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, YouTube Responsible for Spreading Hate, Fake News: Plea in Supreme Court

Facebook to Face Legal Action in UK Over 'Illegal' Data Use, Campaign Group Says

Amazon Sees COVID-19 Boosting Holiday Sales After Record Profit in 2 Consecutive Quarters

Google Doodle for Halloween Brings ‘Magic Cat Academy’ Game Back from 2016

Tougher New Rules for Tech Giants, More Power to Enforcers: Europe Antitrust Chief

Netflix November 2020 Releases: The Crown Season 4, Ludo, Miss India, and More

Twitter Says US Presidential Elections Could Hurt Advertisement Sales

YouTube Music, Premium Now Have Over 3 Crore Paid Subscribers Combined: Sundar Pichai

Paytm, Google Representatives Appear Before House Panel on Personal Data Protection Bill

Google One Adds Android VPN for 2TB and Higher Plans in US; Will Expand to iOS, More Countries Soon

Marvell to Buy Inphi in $10 Billion Chip Deal to Bolster Data Centre, 5G Business

Instagram Pauses Recent Search Listings in US to Stop Fake Election News

TikTok Countersues Rival Video App Triller in Patent Defence

Alphabet Profit Rises to $11.2 Billion as Google Ads Rebound

Apple One Launch Date Set for October 30, CEO Tim Cook Reveals

Amazon Quarterly Profit Triples to $6.3 Billion on Retail, Cloud

Amazon, Alphabet, Facebook Post Strong Profits Amid Pandemic; Apple Sees Dip Due to Weak iPhone Sales

Wikipedia article of the day for October 30, 2020

FBI: Hospitals and healthcare providers face imminent ransomware threat

Honeywell advances quantum computing with release of System Model H1

Otter.ai announces Zoom live video captioning to enhance virtual collaboration

The 10 vulnerabilities most commonly discovered by bug bounty hunters in 2020

Survey: Up to 23 million US workers plan to move due to work from home flexibility

How phishing attacks are targeting schools and colleges

Fedora 33: This new Linux distribution is designed to 'just work'

TikTok Owner ByteDance Launches Education Technology Brand Dali for China

Spotify Now Has 144 Million Premium Subscribers, Credits Growth to New Markets Like Russia

Laxmmi Bomb, Ludo, Chhalaang, and More: November 2020 Guide to Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, and Prime Video

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2020 Sale: Best Diwali Special Offers on Smartphones and Electronics

Facebook Political Advertisements Ban Creates Confusion Ahead of US Presidential Elections

Apple, Amazon Under Antitrust Investigation in Germany: Report

Amazon Said to Be Close to Securing Exclusive Rights to Broadcast Champions League Matches in Italy

Amazon Website Launch Trips Over Faulty Swedish

How to make sure your digital transformation is about winning, not worry and woe

Amazon Appears Before Parliamentary Panel, Questioned Over Tax Paid in India

'Who the Hell Elected You?' US Senate Tech Hearing Turns Into Political Showdown

Google Steps Up Campaign Against EU Push for Tough New Tech Rules

Google Being Investigated by Italian Watchdog Over Alleged Advertising Market Abuse

Flipkart Big Diwali Sale 2020 Goes Live for Plus Members: Best Offers on Mobile Phones, Laptops, and More

Andhra CM Wants to Block EA.com and 131 More Sites in AP to Combat 'Online Gambling'

Wikipedia article of the day for October 29, 2020

DreamWorks Animation and SAP HANA partner with Lenovo for high-performance computing

Watch out Zoom: Microsoft Teams now has more than 115 million daily users

Pet lovers: Super cool tech-related holiday gifts

Flipkart Big Diwali Sale Offers on Smartphones Revealed Ahead of Time: Deals on Phones

Amazon Prepares for Holiday Sales Amid COVID-19 Challenges

Twitter’s Explanation About Showing Ladakh in China Inadequate: Joint Parliamentary Panel

Windows 10: This Microsoft programme will boost confidence in adopting new hardware platforms

Watch Dogs: Legion Review: Drone Away in Dystopic London

Google Drive Will Open Now Office Files Directly in Editing Mode, Adds Enhanced Support for Workspace

Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne Reunite on Apple TV+ Comedy Series Platonic

Security firm identifies 5 biggest cybersecurity risks for hospitals and healthcare organizations

Amazon’s Audible Expands Podcasts Business With 100,000 Free Shows to Take on Spotify, Apple Podcasts

Amazon Launches Its Shopping Website in Sweden

Microsoft Teams Has More Than 115 Million Daily Active Users, CEO Satya Nadella Says

YouTube Music Adds New Library Sorting Options, Changes Flagship Playlist Name to ‘My Supermix’

Facebook Says Suspected Iranian Hackers Behind US Election Threats Operated in 2019

Jon Stewart Signs With Apple TV+ for New Current Affairs Series, Coming 2021

Net Neutrality: US FCC Votes to Maintain 2017 Repeal of Rules

FIFA 21 PS5, Xbox Series S/X Release Date Set for December 4

Facebook, Google, Twitter CEOs to Defend Key Law in Front of US Senate Panel

Microsoft Earnings Continue to Soar Due to Increased Demand for Cloud Services Amid Pandemic

TikTok Partners With Shopify to Move Into E-Commerce Space

Wikipedia article of the day for October 28, 2020

How to schedule your Android 11 dark theme for sunset to sunrise

Best Linux server distributions of 2020

Firebase Summit 2020: Google announces new capabilities to aid developers

Developers: These 4 violations will get your Android app suspended by Google

Top 5 things to know about EU-US data privacy

Dell Technologies Project APEX cloud strategy designed for everything-as-a-service IT market

Early bird or night owl? How to win the morning either way

Presidential election impacting work of 60% of US employees, Gartner says

How foreign actors are trying to undermine the US presidential election

5 edge computing predictions for 2021

How to calculate bonuses and commissions in Excel

Winning in the cloud space: A Finnish company's unique approach

How to choose the best desktop as a service (DaaS) vendor for your business

Crash Bandicoot: On the Run! Release Date Set for March 2021, Registrations Open on Android and iOS

Facebook Content Moderators Criticise Policies, Demand Better Treatment

Google Antitrust Lawsuit: US Judge Sets First Hearing for October 30

Moon Knight: Oscar Isaac Reportedly in Talks to Lead Marvel Series on Disney+ Hotstar

Flipkart Big Diwali Sale 2020, Amazon Great Indian Festival: Everything You Need to Know

Alibaba’s Ant Group Looks to Raise Record $34.4 Billion in IPO as Investors Line Up

Zoom Now Rolling Out End-to-End Encryption, Except on iOS; Android Users Also Get YouTube Live Streaming Support

Twitter Flags Donald Trump’s Tweet on Mail-in Ballots Over 'Disputed' Content

Future Retail Will Go Into Liquidation if Reliance Deal Fails Amid Amazon Bid to Thwart Agreement

Wikipedia article of the day for October 27, 2020

Zoom calls: 3 tips from video gaming streamers to keep your audience engaged

Enterprises confident Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) will improve cybersecurity

Under $50: Modernize your kitchen, workbench, and living room with these 8 holiday gift ideas

Hiring managers rate Linux, DevOps, and cloud expertise as most in-demand skills

Top reasons why businesses should deploy Desktop as a Service (DaaS)

Advice for success from CEOs: Take big swings and never stop learning

What Linux needs to make it a better mobile desktop

New top story on Hacker News: 25 Years In Speech Technology and I still don’t talk to my computer

The CFO's guide to data management

Microsoft Azure: This new technology allows you to manage Kubernetes containers across the hybrid cloud

Microsoft Quietly Prepares to Avoid Spotlight Under Joe Biden

The Mandalorian Season 2 Release Date, Trailer, Cast, Episodes, and More

Facebook Said to Hold Emergency Meeting to Regulate US Elections Content

GitHub Removes Popular YouTube Download Tool After Copyright Infringement Notice

India Ranks Behind Pakistan, Nepal in Global Mobile Data Speeds in September: Ookla

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Asked by Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan to Ban Islamophobic Content

Reliance-Future Deal Said to Be Put on Hold as Amazon Wins Arbitration Order Against Agreement

Wikipedia article of the day for October 26, 2020

Wikipedia article of the day for October 25, 2020

Amazon Says Refusal to Appear Before Indian Parliamentary Panel a Misunderstanding

Flipkart Big Diwali Sale Starts October 29, Brings Discounts on Smartphones, TVs, and More

Open source: Why naiveté might be the key to success

Wikipedia article of the day for October 24, 2020

Top gifts for runners including headphones, hand warmers, wearables, and more

How to host a holiday office party on Zoom

Workhuman wants to certify businesses as just, inclusive, and innovate through new program

Workhuman wants to certify businesses as just, inclusive, and innovate through new program

Despite pandemic and economic instability, US small-business owners remain optimistic

Make sure your IT policies cover the basics like virtualization, software usage, and data recovery

Artificial intelligence: Cheat sheet

75% of all 56 US states and territories show signs of vulnerable election IT infrastructure, report finds

How COVID-19 and the "Novel Economy" is changing the way customers respond to businesses

Indeed: The "fastest-rising" jobs in tech

How to add citations in a Google Doc

Free trials for education and entertainment platforms spur massive growth in subscription economy

US military tests wearable + AI combination as early warning system for COVID-19 cases

Resume pro tips: Dos and don'ts

Windows 10 preview: This new button will make it easier to start a video chat

Google Play Music Begins Shutting Down for Users, YouTube Music Gets New Features

Russian Hackers Attacked American State and Local Networks, US Government Says

Flipkart to Buy 7.8 Percent Stake in Aditya Birla's Fashion Unit for Rs. 1,500 Crores

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2020 Sale: Best Offers on Smartphones, Smart Speakers, Wi-Fi Routers, and More

Saudi Arabia Signs MoUs With IBM, Alibaba, Huawei on AI

Google Has Undermined Competition, South Korean Antitrust Chief Says

Facebook Oversight Board Now Accepting Cases for Review, Unlikely to Play Role Before US Election

Wikipedia article of the day for October 23, 2020

How to install Nextcloud 20 on Ubuntu Server 20.04

Chasing hankos: How to handle those who struggle to accept change

RISC-V: What it is, and what benefits it can provide to your organization

NASA releases GIFs of OSIRIS-REx asteroid landing

Vital CRM platform certifications for developers

Ubuntu 20.10 releases with full desktop support for Raspberry Pi

1Password for Linux desktop app now available in beta

New York financial watchdog calls for social media cybersecurity regulator after Twitter hack of Biden and Obama accounts

Best mobile accessories gifts in 2020: Wireless chargers, iPhone cases, smartwatch bands, and more

Programming languages: JavaScript top for web and cloud development while Python rules data science

IT leaders see biometrics and super apps as next digital transformation trends

Google's Legal Woes Far From Over if Biden Wins: Antitrust Experts

12 great gift ideas for Raspberry Pi fans in 2020

Netflix to Go Free for 48-Hours in India This December, App Code Reveals

Chrome 86 Enforces Quieter UI on Sites With Abusive Notifications

Dropbox Family Plan Now Available Globally, Offers a Total of 2TB Storage to Up to Six Members

Apple Tops Best Global Brands 2020 List; Instagram, YouTube, and Zoom Make the Cut

Amazon Announces $100 Million Logistics Investment in Mexico

Facebook Says Spammers, Scanners Using US Election to Turn Profit Online

Airbnb Hires Former Apple Designer Jony Ive's Firm LoveFrom for Multi-Year Partnership

PayPal to Allow Customers to Hold Bitcoin, More Cryptocurrencies in Online Wallet

Google's 'Free' Business Model Put to Test in US Antitrust Suit

Wikipedia article of the day for October 22, 2020

How to actively build and maintain culture in a remote workplace

How AI can help boost alternative and renewable energy use

Reliance Jio Launches JioPages Web Browser With Encrypted Connection Support

How to protect your privacy when selling your phone

IBM teams with Red Hat, other partners, to bring energy-efficient AI hardware to hybrid clouds

Amazon, Flipkart, Other E-commerce Firms Rake in Over Rs. 35,400 Crore During Online Festive Sales: Report

Now could be a great time to switch jobs or change careers altogether

Cisco reports highlight widespread desire for data privacy and fears over remote work security

Big Tech and the Antitrust Probe: Where Things Stand

How Google Evolved From a 'Cuddly' Startup to Antitrust Target

Men still earn more than women; whites earn twice as much as Black and Hispanic colleagues

Microsoft Edge for Linux arrives in preview for Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, and openSUSE

Men still earn more than women; whites earn twice as much as Black and Hispanic colleagues

The perfect gifts: 12 t-shirts for fans of Bitcoin, scientists, and retro games

Google Chrome Update for Windows, Mac, Linux Fixes Critical Zero-Day Bug

US Congresswomen Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar Streamed Among Us in Twitch Debut

Google Drive Access, Permissions Can Now Be Granted Directly via Gmail Dynamic Emails

Facebook Moderators Pressured to Return to Hyderabad Office Despite COVID-19 Concerns: Report

Netflix to Offer Free Trial of Its Service for a Weekend That Will Begin in India

Flipkart Big Billion Days 2020 Sale: Best Offers on Mobiles, Laptops, Electronics on Last Day

Amazon Extends Work From Home Option Till June 30 for Employees Globally

Google Faces Antitrust Lawsuit From US Justice Department, Could Lead to Company Breakup

Wikipedia article of the day for October 21, 2020

How to use the Dictate feature instead of typing in Microsoft Word

Best tech gifts for coworkers in 2020

How to install the RavenDB NoSQL database on Ubuntu 20.04

Best mobility gifts in 2020

4 key moves CIOs can use to accelerate digital business according to Gartner

Survey: Fourth graders more tech-savvy than their parents on average

How to migrate away from Office 2010 as Microsoft cuts off support

Remote working: Why we feel more burned out now than we did in the office

How to create a Windows Virtual Desktop in Microsoft Azure

Google can now show you how and where to vote

Adobe Updates Illustrator, Fresco, Photoshop, and Other Apps to Enhance Creativity Among Individuals

Great holiday tech gifts for under $100

Top cloud trends for 2021: Forrester predicts spike in cloud-native tech, public cloud, and more

Homebrew: How to install reconnaissance tools on macOS

Give your resume a pandemic refresh with these 7 savvy tips

IBM launches Call for Code for Racial Justice

IT spending forecast for 2021: Gartner predicts some growth, but market still below pre-pandemic levels

Salesforce updating Work.com with tools to help companies connect with employees and customers

C# designer Torgersen: Why the programming language is still so popular and where it's going next

C# designer Torgersen: Why the programming language is still so popular and where it's going next

Chrome Allows Google, YouTube to Store User Data Even If You Want to Delete it, Claims Developer

US, Britain Call Out Russian Hacking Spree, Cyber-attacks Against Olympics

Wikipedia article of the day for October 20, 2020

Best laptops to give as holiday gifts this season

Top 5 things to know about latency

Best holiday gifts for Apple fans in 2020

Why ransomware has become such a huge problem for businesses

State-sponsored hackers and ransomware gangs are diversifying tactics to inflict more harm

Holiday tech gifts for under $25

Top tech trends for 2021: Gartner predicts hyperautomation, AI and more will dominate business technology

NASA to build lunar 4G network

How to manage or disable MAC randomization in iOS and iPadOS 14

Amazon Great Indian Festival: More iPhones Sold in One Day Than Entire Last Year’s Sale

Most employees don't feel adequately supported by their managers

Great tech gifts for traveler safety and comfort

Microsoft now the most impersonated brand in phishing attacks

How to find out if your city has 5G right now

IBM report: Employees say they have a lack of skills, support, and transparency

Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4: This new, stripped-down Pi 4 comes in 32 variants

Apple Offering Free Virtual Workshops in India on Photography, Art, Music, and More

Japan Says It Will Join US, Europe in Regulating Big Tech Firms

Microsoft is Installing Office Web Apps on Windows 10 Devices Without Permission: Reports

New top story on Hacker News: Flexport is hiring to build the technology platform for global trade

Toshiba Targets $3 Billion Revenue in Quantum Cryptography by 2030

Alibaba Acquires Majority Stake in Chinese Supermarket Chain Sun Art

Wikipedia article of the day for October 19, 2020

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2020, Flipkart Big Billion Days Sales: Best Offers on Laptops, TVs, Smart Speakers, and More

Wikipedia article of the day for October 18, 2020

Airtel’s Privacy Policy Says It Can Collect Sexual Orientation, Genetic Data

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Personal Website Data Allegedly Leaked on the Dark Web: Report

New top story on Hacker News: Technology Is Tracking You. Take These Steps for Better Online Privacy

Wikipedia article of the day for October 17, 2020

Are you a big data laggard? Here's how to catch up

Top 5G smartphones of 2020

How to use Google Tables to visualize and manage data

How to use the Grow/Shrink animation to highlight one point at a time in PowerPoint

5 ways to manage computers securely (and remotely) using PowerShell

Best Hindi Movies on Disney+ Hotstar [October 2020]

Google to Move Users From Hangouts to Google Chat Early Next Year

Barnes & Noble restores Nook services after notifying customers about cyberattack

Google Sheets Gets Smart Fill Feature, Helps Autocomplete Data Entry

FCC Will Move to Clarify Key Social Media Legal Protections, Chairman Ajit Pai Says

ICICI Bank Is Down, Making Debit Card and UPI Transactions Fail for Many of Its Customers in India

Facebook-Backed Libra Taps Ex-HSBC Executive as CFO of Payments Unit

Amazon Questioned by US Senators on Allegedly Tracking Employees, Curbing Bids to Form Unions

Windows 10: Microsoft's key new security feature helps to protect your information

Google Search Gets AI Improvements for Better User Experience, Adds ‘Hum to Search’ Feature to Identify Songs

Apple Store Goes Down Ahead of iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro Pre-Orders in Key Markets

Google Maps Will Soon Show How Busy a Place is Directly From Map View and Enhance Live View

Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Plea for Regulations to Ensure Data Collected on UPI Platforms Not Exploited

Twitter Briefly Restricts Trump Campaign Account, Republicans Decry Company's Actions

YouTube Toughens Rules for QAnon Conspiracy Content

The Boys Season 3 to Begin Filming in Early 2021, Creator Eric Kripke Reveals

Wikipedia article of the day for October 16, 2020

VMware NSX: A cheat sheet

Best open source gifts for 2020

AI can help veterans transition to civilian workforce

Facebook study: Frontline workers don't feel valued or empowered

Holiday gift guides for techies, remote workers, and everyone else on your list

Best Android gifts in 2020

Survey: 53% of young cybersecurity professionals fear replacement by automation

How to use the built-in polling feature of Microsoft 365 Outlook

Ransomware campaign threatens organizations with DDoS attacks

Online Sales of Smartphones in India Surpass Past Records Ahead of Flipkart and Amazon’s Big Sales

Amazon US Employees Press for Election Day Holiday

US Book Stores Launch 'Boxed Out' Campaign Against Amazon

Zoom Will Roll Out End-to-End Encryption for All Users From Next Week

Flipkart Big Billion Days 2020 Sale Goes Live for Plus Members: Best Deals on Mobile Phones and Electronics

Nokia Gives Google Nod for IT Infrastructure

How to make data analytics work for you

YouTube to Remove Content With COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation

Tata Group Looking for Stake in IPO-Bound Online Grocer BigBasket: Report

Tableau business analytics platform: A cheat sheet

Zoom Opens Platform for Paid Events, Following Facebook

Wikipedia article of the day for October 15, 2020

The Promise of 5G Wireless – Speed, Hype, Risk

Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg Donates $100 Million More to Help US Election Offices

Farming assistant app Agrolly wins IBM's Call for Code contest

Wikipedia article of the day for October 14, 2020

New top story on Hacker News: AI Is an Ideology, Not a Technology

Windows 10 20H2: Here's why you'll need to upgrade

His Dark Materials Season 2 Release Date Set, Season 3 in the Works

Amazon Prime Day 2020: Best deals on iPhone accessories

Amazon Prime Day 2020 deals on external storage

Amazon Prime Day 2020: Best laptop bags and backpacks for business pros

Netflix Wants to Make More Animated Movies Than Hollywood’s Biggest Studios

Best Amazon Prime Day 2020 deals on home office products

Wikipedia article of the day for October 13, 2020

Flytrex pilot program with Walmart focusing on backyard drone deliveries

Best Hindi Movies on Amazon Prime Video [October 2020]

PC shipments jump 13% to break 10-year record

OECD Says Global Deal on Taxing Tech Giants Won’t Be Secured This Year

Data analysts: Learn how to use Python, R, deep learning, more in these online courses